In today’s market place many people are concerned by the flow of jobs from America to other parts of the world. This trend has affected most every industry, especially furniture manufacturing and the wood products industry. In general we have found that domestically...

We have all seen it and most of us can’t stand it. But what exactly is particle board? Particle board is nothing more that a wood waste product (saw dust) mixed with large amounts of glue and pressed into sheets. The benefit of this material is that it is making use...

Many people are often surprised to learn that wood moves with the seasons. The reason for this movement lies in the fact that wood is a hygroscopic material. This means that it is always in a state of flux with its environment as it is constantly pulling in moisture...